SEPA Push for BiH: The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially applied to join the Single Euro Payments Area, aiming for faster, cheaper euro transfers for consumers and businesses, with a likely transition period of at least six months before transactions start. Jobs & Inclusion Funding: Bosnia’s Federation disability employment fund published two 2026 public calls, allocating a record 20.3 million BAM for job preservation, professional rehabilitation, and incentives—now extending eligibility to people with a certified 50% disability. BiH Energy Governance Deadlock: A transatlantic rift is resurfacing around Bosnia’s governance and the future of BiH Energy, after the Peace Implementation Council failed to agree on a permanent successor to Christian Schmidt. Steel Plant Talks Stall: Negotiations over Nova Zeljezara Zenica ended without agreement, with the Federation government seeking a takeover or long-term operational solution to protect 1,500 jobs, while management points to court-led restructuring into a modern industrial park. FIFA Governance Fallout: Sport integrity body SIGA is calling for an independent review of FIFA’s governance after the fallout from FIFA’s proposed investor-linked structure for competitions. Heat & Energy Pressure in Europe: Italy issued top-level health alerts as a heatwave worsened, while Hungary turned off lights at landmarks to save energy—another reminder of rising operating costs and risk across the region.